Co-developed by Hof University: Bavarian care sector concludes “Digital Pact for Care”
Digitalization in the care sector is to be driven forward. To this end, a "Digital Pact for Care" has now been signed in Munich. [more]
published: 03.02.2025The German higher education landscape is supported by two pillars: public universities and universities of applied sciences (FHs). Together, they have approximately 2.8 million students, with universities of applied sciences… [mehr]
24.08.2026Find the right degree program in just a few clicks: Choosing the right degree program is one of the most important decisions young people make in their lives. To help… [mehr]
29.07.2026Whether it’s the daily struggle with recycling, your favorite spot on campus, or just the usual college craziness—sometimes a meme says more than a thousand words. That’s exactly why Hof… [mehr]
22.07.2026The student café "Zur Auszeit" has been open in Hof's Karolinenstraße since the end of 2023. To support this great commitment and keep you up to date on the many events on site, you can now always find an up-to-date program overview in the "campuls-digital" - enjoy your visit! [mehr]
12.03.2026
Münchberg Campus: Bachelor exhibition of the Communication Design course
The Communication Design degree program invites interested parties to the Bachelor's exhibition on Friday, 07.02.2025 at 17:00 at the Münchberg campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 03.02.2025
New app enriches visitor experience at Theater Hof
Visitors to Hof Theatre can now look forward to a digital upgrade to their cultural experience. A newly developed app from Hof University of Applied Sciences offers up-to-date information on the plays, in-depth background information and explanations of complex content. [more]
published: 31.01.2025
“We make the future” – New Year’s lecture has a large fan base
Around 200 guests had registered for the lecture by the university's Vice President, Professor Valentin Plenk. Using numerous film sequences from Her, Wall-E, Colossus, Robot & Frank and several more, he explored the question of how Hollywood sees the role of AI in our future. [more]
published: 31.01.2025
Sustainability as a lived philosophy at Hof University of Applied Sciences
Hof University of Applied Sciences is sending out a clear signal: Sustainability is not just a buzzword here, but an integral part of campus life. With the launch of the new website on sustainability and the "Green Tech" philosophy, the university is demonstrating how it takes responsibility and promotes sustainable development - ecologically, socially and economically. [more]
published: 30.01.2025
EU funds for companies: Information for the safari through the funding jungle!
On February 11, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the IHK for Upper Franconia Bayreuth together with the Hof University of Applied Sciences will offer a unique opportunity to explore the world of European funding for companies. [more]
published: 23.01.2025
Indian Consul General Shatrughna Sinha visits Hof University of Applied Sciences
During the visit, fundamental opportunities for cooperation were discussed against the background of the New Education Policy (NEP) in India. [more]
published: 20.01.2025
Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer: “Democracy will ultimately prevail worldwide!”
A majority of German citizens are now concerned about democracy in the face of many changes. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer, Professor of European Law, about whether these concerns are justified and where democracy is under threat. [more]
published: 20.01.2025
#kickstart2024 – We present: Bio-based, thermochromic packaging
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up – with the development of ideas and… [more]
published: 14.01.2025
International care expertise meets German practice: “Global Minds, Local Care”
Under the title "Global Minds, Local Care - International Expertise for German Care Innovation", Hof University of Applied Sciences, together with Lingoda GmbH and Match Pflege, is organizing a pioneering care congress on 13 March 2025. [more]
published: 13.01.2025
Volunteers wanted: Research into the “Rowhammer” security vulnerability continues
Prof. Dr. Florian Adamsky, Professor of IT Security at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Daniel Gruss from Graz University of Technology and Martin Heckel, research associate at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences were recently guests at the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38c3) in Hamburg, where they reported to an expert audience on the well-known Rowhammer security vulnerability in the IT sector. Volunteers are now being sought for a research project on the topic. [more]
published: 08.01.2025
Earn money while studying nursing – the new cooperation offer makes it possible!
With new courses starting in October 2025, Hof University of Applied Sciences, the Bamberg academies and the clinics and care facilities in Upper Franconia are creating a new, attractive route into the nursing profession. [more]
published: 08.01.2025
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Lars Hahn takes over the Chair of Sustainable Textile Materials Engineering
Since this winter semester, Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Lars Hahn has been teaching and researching innovative textiles at the Münchberg campus and has taken over the Sustainable Textile Materials Engineering department in the Faculty of Engineering. Welcome to the university family! [more]
published: 08.01.2025
Why Hof University of Applied Sciences relies on its own tools for image and text generation
For around a year now, students and staff at Hof University of Applied Sciences have had their own AI tools for text and image generation ("Lisa and Luis") at their disposal, which are becoming increasingly popular. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Sven Rill about the current status. [more]
published: 07.01.2025
€5,000 for the university: VR Bank Bayreuth-Hof supports two innovative projects in 2024
VR Bank Bayreuth-Hof has been committed to Hof University of Applied Sciences for many years and thus to the educational prospects in the region. The donation from 2024 in the amount of €5,000 from the net proceeds of profit savings will flow proportionally into two innovative and forward-looking projects at the university. [more]
published: 07.01.2025
“Artificial intelligence from a Hollywood perspective” – the New Year’s Lecture 2025!
On January 29, 2025 at 7:15 pm, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to the second New Year's Lecture in its history in its Audimax. This time, the event is all about Hollywood and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). [more]
published: 18.12.2024
Student excursion: “Sustainable Water Management and Engineering” Master’s program visits Hof wastewater treatment plant
At the beginning of December, a group of students from the "Sustainable Water Management and Engineering" Master's course visited the Hof wastewater treatment plant. Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, head of the course, showed them the most important equipment, wastewater treatment processes and the SCADA control system during a tour. [more]
published: 17.12.2024
Tapping water, protecting the environment – “drinking culture” as a hands-on project!
Hof University of Applied Sciences is calling on its students and employees to actively participate in the "Drinking Culture" project. The research project uses a local example to investigate how drinking water stations are used and perceived. [more]
published: 17.12.2024